Explore Illinois EducationIllinois Schools
5,948 schools across 105 districts serving 2.1 million students
School Rankings in Illinois
School Counts
Enrollment by School Type
2,076,454 students enrolled
- Public1,752,23884%
- Private231,67011%
- Charter92,5464%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
Quick Stats
Top Rated Schools
Academics Snapshot
Student Demographics
Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Avoca School District 37 Wilmette | 560 | 2 | 9.9 / 10 |
2 Butler School District 53 Oak Brook | 462 | 3 | 9.9 / 10 |
3 Damiansville School District 62 Damiansville | 119 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
4 Kenilworth School District No. 38 Kenilworth | 470 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
5 Northbrook School District 28 Northbrook | 1,817 | 4 | 9.9 / 10 |
6 Township Hsd 214 School District Arlington Heights | 11,737 | 12 | 9.9 / 10 |
7 Glencoe School District 35 Glencoe | 1,216 | 3 | 9.8 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Students fail, teachers pass
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A report indicates a significant disparity within a large urban school district. Educators are consistently receiving high performance evaluations. Simultaneously, students are exhibiting low literacy rates in fundamental academic areas.
Controversial Equity Curriculum Concerns
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
Parents in Illinois expressed concerns regarding a magnet school's equity curriculum. A math organization also criticized math education as unjust and privileged. The curriculum reportedly caused students to feel negatively about themselves.
School's exclusionary groups, sex lessons
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A private school in Chicago reportedly hosts affinity groups that exclude students based on race. The institution has also been criticized for discussing sex toys and queer sex in lessons with students.
School offers race-exclusive affinity groups
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A Chicago school reportedly offers affinity groups exclusively for students of color, including pre-kindergarteners. This policy has raised concerns about racial exclusion within the institution's programs.
Teachers Promote Student Indoctrination
Alleged statewide incident in Illinois
A national trend indicates educators are utilizing social media platforms to promote specific ideologies to students. This practice has raised concerns among school districts. The incident highlights a broader issue of inappropriate teaching methods.